Israel and Gaza: A Heartfelt Conversation

Parlor First Parish

Israel and Gaza: A Heartfelt Conversation Thursday October 26, 7:30pm, First Parish Parlor Join Rev. Marta Flanagan and Rev. Erica Richmond this Thursday, October 26, for a heart centered conversation about Israel and Palestine. Many of us are holding multiple truths at the same time. And many of us would like to be a moral liberal […]

Wendy Page Artist’s Talk: Quilts

Parlor First Parish

Join Wendy Page, for an artist talk about her quilts on Tuesday, October 24 in the Parlor from 7-8:30 PM.   Wendy is a long time church member who works as a hospital and hospice chaplain but quilting is an important part of her life. She will talk about her series Circle Round the Color Wheel, how […]

Transcendentalism and Tricky Experiments

Parlor First Parish

>>>  This event was cancelled due to low registration; it will be re-scheduled to the spring. <<<   Monday Oct 16, 2023 (7:00 pm - 8:30 pm) Saturday Oct 21, 2023 (1:00 pm - 5:00 pm) Join Rev. Erica for a two-part series on transcendentalism and utopia. For our session #1, we will meet in […]

For Newcomers: A Conversation with the Minister

Parlor First Parish

For Newcomers: A Conversation with the Minister after the Service on 10/15 Are you new, or feeling new here?  You’re invited to meet with our Lead Minister, Rev. Marta Flanagan, on Sunday, October 15 after the service.  We’ll meet in the Parlor for an informal chat – no agenda, just conversation about whatever you’d like […]

Rest as Resistance

Rest as Resistance

Parlor First Parish

Rest as Resistance: a spiritual practice of balance Join Rev. Erica Richmond for a three-part series on Tricia Hersey’s book, Rest is Resistance. In a world that teaches us to “go, go, go,” it can be challenging to slow down and cultivate intention. This in-person workshop will involve individual and group reflection, mediation, and discussion. […]

Enjoying Sacred Song Together

Enjoying Sacred Song Together

Parlor First Parish

Is singing a favorite part of our First Parish worship services for you? STAR and Grace Notes are co-sponsoring a series of monthly hymn sings – Wednesday afternoons 2:00-3:00 p.m. in the parlor: March 6, April 3 and May 1. Everyone is welcome. Come pitch in! Questions? Email STAR@firstparish.info. More information: We have fine options for […]